Unmanned Surface Vehicles Market

The market size of unmanned surface vehicles is estimated to be USD 0.82 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 1.59 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 14.1%. Companies are investing in autonomous navigation, AI integration, and multi-mission modular platforms to meet evolving defense and commercial demands. Collaborations with naval forces, research institutions, and maritime agencies are enabling faster deployment of advanced systems. Additionally, mergers and acquisitions are being pursued to gain access to new technologies and markets, while sustained R&D investments are helping players differentiate through enhanced capabilities and cost-effective solutions.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US), Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US), Textron Inc. (US), Exail Technologies (France), Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel), MARTAC (US), Thales (France), LIG Nex1 (South Korea), ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany), Saildrone, Inc. (US), Seafloor Systems, Inc (US), BAE Systems (UK), KONGSBERG (Norway), Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) (India), and SEA-KIT International (UK) are the top companies in the market. To strengthen their position in the market, these companies have implemented various growth strategies, such as product launches, contracts, partnerships, and agreements related to unmanned surface vehicles.

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Major Unmanned Surface Vehicles Companies Include:

• L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US)
• Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US)
• Textron Inc. (US)
• Exail Technologies (France)
• Elbit Systems Ltd (Israel)
• MARTAC (US)
• Thales (France)
• LIG Nex1 (South Korea)
• ATLAS ELEKTRONIK GmbH (Germany)
• Saildrone, Inc. (US)
• Seafloor Systems, Inc (US)
• BAE Systems (UK)
• KONGSBERG (Norway)
• Israel Aerospace Industries Ltd. (Israel)
• Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) (India)
• SEA-KIT International (UK)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (US)

L3Harris Technologies, Inc., formed through the merger of L3 Technologies and Harris Corporation, is one of the largest defense contractors in the world, with expertise in communication, electronic warfare, avionics, and space technology. The company operates through four segments: Integrated Mission Systems, Space & Airborne Systems, Communication Systems, and Aerojet Rocketdyne. The Integrated Mission Systems division is a leading developer and integrator of mission systems in the air, land, and sea domains. The company’s undersea warfare systems include integrated, superior, multi-domain sensor capabilities, acoustic/undersea systems & sensors, seabed systems, UUVs, and imaging systems on naval submarine programs. It provides unmanned maritime vehicles, including USVs. The company has a presence across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific.

Exail Technologies (France)

Exail Technologies, previously known as Groupe Gorge, is a French company specializing in high-tech engineering. It designs, develops, and provides robotic and remotely operated systems for space, defense & security, maritime, aeronautics, industry and logistics, and research. The company operates under two business segments: Navigation and Maritime Robotics and Advanced Technologies. Through its Navigation and Maritime Robotics segment, EXAIL offers a wide range of underwater operational solutions, including remotely operated, unmanned, and autonomous vehicles. The company is a prominent player in maritime robotics, providing a comprehensive range of underwater drones (autonomous underwater vehicles or AUVs), surface drones (USVs), and remotely operated drones (remotely operated vehicles or ROVs).

Textron Inc. (US)

Textron is a US-based multinational company with over 34,000 employees in 25 countries globally as of 2023. The company operates through six business divisions: Textron Aviation, Bell, Industrial, Textron Systems, Textron eAviation, and Finance. The Textron Systems division operates across various sectors, offering a wide range of products, services, and support for customer missions in defense, homeland security, aerospace, and infrastructure protection. Its capabilities span air, land, sea, electronic systems, propulsion, test, training & simulation, and weapon systems. Textron Systems’ division offers unmanned surface vehicles for various defense applications.
 
Thales (France)

Thales is a multinational company specializing in advanced technology solutions and services across the aerospace, defense, security, and transportation industries. The company is known for its expertise in developing secure communication systems, surveillance technology, and smart transportation solutions. It also offers advanced unmanned systems to cater to the growing demand for autonomous and remotely operated systems that can operate in challenging environments, supporting military operations, search and rescue missions, and critical infrastructure protection. Its unmanned systems product portfolio includes unmanned surface vehicles. With the launch of the Thales UK Maritime Autonomy Centre at Turn Chapel Wharf in Plymouth, Devon (UK), Thales has achieved seagoing milestones. Boat Zero, a Thales USV carrying a specialized sonar payload, was piloted by a crew across the English Channel from Brest to Plymouth, where it was escorted in by a Plymouth-based Thales crew in another USV, in a major demonstration of capabilities.  

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated (US)

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated designs and manufactures technologies for various industries, such as oil & gas, marine engineering, and instrumentation. These include communication and electronic products, engineering solutions, electrochemical energy systems, and information technology services. The company operates through four business segments: Instrumentation, Aerospace & Defense Electronics, Digital Imaging, and Engineered Systems. Teledyne offers its USV products through its Teledyne Marine subsidiary. A variety of marine instrumentation products are supplied to the US Navy. Apart from the US, the company has a presence in Canada and the UK. Its key subsidiaries include Teledyne Controls, Teledyne DALSA, Teledyne ISCO, and Teledyne Turbine Engines.

Market Ranking Analysis, 2024

The ranking of the top five unmanned surface vehicle players in 2024 is based on an in-depth analysis of their financial performance in different business segments, product portfolio width, and capabilities of individual products. The assessment also takes into account the recent activities of these organizations, such as product innovations, geographic expansions, and technology development.

These are ranked based on various parameters such as revenues generated through the sale of unmanned surface vehicles, diversification and differentiation in their product offerings, and strategic initiatives like partnerships, agreements, and collaborations to become a consolidated market force. The companies that have continuously served innovative technologies, expanded geographically, and enjoyed solid customer relationships are the market leaders.
Furthermore, players with a strong presence in high-growth markets who are actively engaging in pioneering innovations in unmanned surface vehicle technologies are well-positioned in the competition. Their ability to meet varied market demands, win large-scale orders, and invest in research and development has also strengthened their position in the competition. Dominance in strategic leader regions and the efficiency of international distribution networks have also played key roles in shaping today’s rankings.

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